SOTD by u/Tetriside

June 20, 2024 - Sunny Days

• Brush: Century 752 Maggard Badger 22 mm
• Razor: Blackland Blackbird
• Blade: Wizamet (34)
• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
• Post Shave: Fine Accoutrements - Italian Citrus
• Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Falling Into The Sea

Challenge: I didn’t go for a hike. But, I spent some time in the sun trimming trees, and pulling/digging up saplings. After that, I shaved on my deck(Yeah, it’s a mess and it’s falling apart). It was overcast until the moment I started lathering. I was using the reflection off my phone until I got an overheating warning and put it inside to cool off (first time I’ve seen one, it was fine in my pocket doing yard work). I made a quick slurry lather to move things along and did my shave.

I had planned on using Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime. I switched to Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime because of the heat. They smell the same, anyways. The Ice version has WS-23. Sea Spice Lime is so good. It has a bit of every summer-time fragrance element. It’s citrus heavy with sweet bergamot and tart lime. It’s a bit aquatic with hints of salty sea water. It’s green and fresh spicy in the base. This is my summer go-to. I wear the edt a lot this time of year. Coincidentally, my current bath bar is Sea Spice Lime. I’ve been smelling good the last few weeks. Sea Sp/Ice Lime is goated.

I was hoping to use Ausflug today. I’m not certain it would’ve worked. But, the scent notes sound about right. Plus, I really want to smell it. But, it’s still not here. So, I’m using what I planned originally, Fine Accoutrements Italian Citrus, which is inspired by Acqua di Parma Colonia. A Colonia style fragrance is something that is sorely missing from my den. I saw someone break out their full Acqua di Parma setup for Flex Day a couple of years ago. It looked fancy. And, it made me curious about the fragrance. I figured a sample of a dupe was a cheap way to try it out. I smell lemon, soapy floral, herbaceous, grassy, and woody notes. It’s classic, elegant, light, and aromatic. It feels stylish, and very appropriate for summer. I think it’s about time I picked something in this genre to add to the den.

Today’s fragrance is Falling Into The Sea from Imaginary Authors. I smell citrus and aquatic notes. The citrus is muted. It’s more bitter than tart. It smells like a mix of grapefruit flesh and bitter lemon. I don’t know how else to describe the aquatic note other than to say it smells like the beach; beach sand in particular. The citrus evokes the feeling of spending a few hours in the sun. It makes me feel nostalgic. It brings to mind summer vacations at the beach. The only thing that’s missing is the smell of sunscreen.

#photocontest - Earth. Terra.

#FOF

[**June 20, 2024 - Sunny Days**](https://imgur.com/Y8BDNba)

* **Brush:** Century 752 Maggard Badger 22 mm
* **Razor:** Blackland Blackbird
* **Blade:** Wizamet (34)
* **Lather:** Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
* **Post Shave:** Fine Accoutrements - Italian Citrus
* **Fragrance:** Imaginary Authors - Falling Into The Sea

Challenge: I didn’t go for a hike. But, I [spent some time in the sun](https://imgur.com/6noTJ1O) trimming trees, and pulling/digging up saplings. After that, I shaved on [my deck](https://imgur.com/kQsXoZf)(Yeah, it’s a mess and it’s falling apart). It was overcast until the moment I started lathering. I was using the reflection off my phone until I got an [overheating warning](https://imgur.com/x3RBJ7v) and put it inside to cool off (first time I’ve seen one, it was fine in my pocket doing yard work). I made a quick [slurry lather](https://imgur.com/AdgF0Cl) to move things along and did my shave.

I had planned on using Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime. I switched to Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime because of the heat. They smell the same, anyways. The Ice version has WS-23. [Sea Spice Lime is so good.](https://imgur.com/KKKjHE9) It has a bit of every summer-time fragrance element. It’s citrus heavy with sweet bergamot and tart lime. It’s a bit aquatic with hints of salty sea water. It’s green and fresh spicy in the base. This is my summer go-to. I wear the edt a lot this time of year. Coincidentally, my current bath bar is Sea Spice Lime. I’ve been smelling good the last few weeks. Sea Sp/Ice Lime is goated.

I was hoping to use Ausflug today. I’m not certain it would’ve worked. But, the scent notes sound about right. Plus, I really want to smell it. But, [it’s still not here.](https://imgur.com/2H2d0s3) So, I’m using what I planned originally, Fine Accoutrements Italian Citrus, which is inspired by Acqua di Parma Colonia. A Colonia style fragrance is something that is sorely missing from my den. I saw someone break out their full Acqua di Parma setup for Flex Day a couple of years ago. It looked fancy. And, it made me curious about the fragrance. I figured a sample of a dupe was a cheap way to try it out. I smell lemon, soapy floral, herbaceous, grassy, and woody notes. It’s classic, elegant, light, and aromatic. It feels stylish, and very appropriate for summer. I think it’s about time I picked something in this genre to add to the den.

Today’s fragrance is Falling Into The Sea from Imaginary Authors. I smell citrus and aquatic notes. The citrus is muted. It’s more bitter than tart. It smells like a mix of grapefruit flesh and bitter lemon. I don’t know how else to describe the aquatic note other than to say it smells like the beach; beach sand in particular. The citrus evokes the feeling of spending a few hours in the sun. It makes me feel nostalgic. It brings to mind summer vacations at the beach. The only thing that’s missing is the smell of sunscreen.

#photocontest - Earth. Terra.

#FOF